ISLAMABAD: Prime Minister Imran Khan on Monday said that enhancing domestic exports is one of the prime priorities of the government.
While reviewing the performance of the Commerce Division, the prime minister said the strategy for implementing the cabinet approved e-commerce policy and the national tariff policy should be finalised as soon as possible to benefit the business community.
The prime minister was given detailed briefing on measures to increase exports and remove the obstacles to exporting products. He was informed that 115 trade exhibitions were organised in the last few months to enhance export of Pakistani products.
The meeting was also briefed about measures to further strengthen trade ties with China, Africa, Russia, South America and Indonesia.
Meanwhile, Adviser on Commerce Abdul Razak Dawood has said the e-commerce policy will help eliminate corruption and improve performance.
Speaking at a function, the adviser said e-commerce policy has been prepared with consultation of partners, and will play an important role in projecting Pakistani products abroad.
He said the government is pursuing the agenda of promoting exports. He added that the government has started moving the economy in the right direction.
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